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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $20.25 - $29.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
401k
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Professional Development
Job Description
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) is a prestigious private, nonprofit corporation committed to fostering lasting connections between the University of Wisconsin-Madison and its diverse alumni and donor base. Formed in 2014 through the strategic merger of the University of Wisconsin Foundation and the Wisconsin Alumni Association, WFAA unites efforts to strengthen the university's community through philanthropy and engagement. The organization plays a critical role in encouraging individuals and organizations to invest in the university's future and provides a variety of meaningful engagement opportunities that link UW-Madison alumni to each other and their alma mater. WFAA embodies the spirit... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 1+ years of events planning or related experience
- Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 1+ years of events planning or related experience
- Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
- 1+ year experience working in a non-profit or fundraising environment preferred
- Experience with event technology
- Vendor management experience
- High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication as well as ability to navigate difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
- Effectively interact with internal and external clients of diverse backgrounds
- Work independently and collaborate positively within a team environment
- Take initiative, demonstrate engagement and creativity, organized and meet deadlines
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and maintain a high degree of discretion, tact, professionalism and diplomacy
Job Duties
- Actively seek to understand and anticipate client needs and apply best practices to provide high-quality experiences to inspire alumni, donors, and friends
- Collaborate with internal program, operations, marketing, and registration teams to meet overall event goals
- Work with the Senior Event Manager to initiate, arrange, and oversee all aspects of event logistics related to constituent experience
- Provide informed event consultation based on research, best practices, and current event trends
- Serve as liaison to vendors and venues and facilitate positive relationships with external partners
- Process event vendor contracts and invoices in accordance with established, required procedures
- Assist with planning and leading events and event-related projects from ideation through to completion
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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